Thin

Thin Meaning & Origin

About Thin
The surname Thin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "thynne," meaning "thin" or "slender." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was physically thin or had a slender build. Surnames often originated from personal characteristics or traits, and Thin is no exception, representing an individual's physical appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Thin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Thin: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Thin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0N', 'TN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thin in Braille

Here's how to represent Thin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Thin in braille

How to sign the name Thin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Thin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Thin in sign language

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